Dr Sann Sann 1945 - 2015 Our mother, Dr Sann Sann passed away on 27th December 2015 in her hometown, Yangon, at the age of 70. She left behind four children and two grandchildren, whom she adored. Sadly, ill health pursued her in recent years, and finally a stroke took. . . . .

Dr Sann Sann 1945 - 2015

Our mother, Dr Sann Sann passed away on 27th December 2015 in her hometown, Yangon, at the age of 70. She left behind four children and two grandchildren, whom she adored. Sadly, ill health pursued her in recent years, and finally a stroke took her from this world and those who love her. Her final resting place is Yangon, the city she left at the age of 33 when she moved to England, which her heart never really left. She led a full life and spent her last days surrounded by family and loved ones.

Those of you who were lucky enough to know her will know that she needed only the simple things in life: her family, friends and maybe a pair of knitting needles. She loved and gave freely, and would have given you the shirt from her back if you needed it, or even if you didn't. She was a beloved sister to many and mother to many more. Looking after others was what made her the happiest, and as a Child Psychiatrist, she devoted her working life to helping troubled children find their way.

In memory of our dear mother we are planning to create a playroom at the Yangon Children's Hospital, so that sick children are able to take time out from their illnesses to just be children. The room will have toys, children's furniture, air conditioning and a cheerful mural. Anyone who has been to our country will understand how little people have there, and the children's hospital doesn't currently have any facilities or services to make the young patients' time in hospital easier.

We are initially aiming to raise £3,000, which will help fund the building and structural works, including lighting, water etc. £5,000 will help us to equip it with good quality toys and furniture. We know that many of you were sorry not to be able to attend the funeral and we hope that making a donation to this fund will be a way for you to remember our mother and the amazing person that she was. We thank you with all our hearts for anything you are able to offer.

We will be holding an opening ceremony at the hospital one year after her death and we will also be planting a seinban tree (flame of the forest) in memory of her second love in life, plants.

Thank you for the part you played in making her life rich and full. We know you will miss her as much as we do.

With love, Su, Donna, Aung, Koko, Micah and Luca

Dr Sann Sann 1945 - 2015

Our mother, Dr Sann Sann passed away on 27th December 2015 in her hometown, Yangon, at the age of 70. She left behind four children and two grandchildren, whom she adored. Sadly, ill health pursued her in recent years, and finally a stroke took her from this world and those who love her. Her final resting place is Yangon, the city she left at the age of 33 when she moved to England, which her heart never really left. She led a full life and spent her last days surrounded by family and loved ones.

Those of you who were lucky enough to know her will know that she needed only the simple things in life: her family, friends and maybe a pair of knitting needles. She loved and gave freely, and would have given you the shirt from her back if you needed it, or even if you didn't. She was a beloved sister to many and mother to many more. Looking after others was what made her the happiest, and as a Child Psychiatrist, she devoted her working life to helping troubled children find their way.

In memory of our dear mother we are planning to create a playroom at the Yangon Children's Hospital, so that sick children are able to take time out from their illnesses to just be children. The room will have toys, children's furniture, air conditioning and a cheerful mural. Anyone who has been to our country will understand how little people have there, and the children's hospital doesn't currently have any facilities or services to make the young patients' time in hospital easier.

We are initially aiming to raise £3,000, which will help fund the building and structural works, including lighting, water etc. £5,000 will help us to equip it with good quality toys and furniture. We know that many of you were sorry not to be able to attend the funeral and we hope that making a donation to this fund will be a way for you to remember our mother and the amazing person that she was. We thank you with all our hearts for anything you are able to offer.

We will be holding an opening ceremony at the hospital one year after her death and we will also be planting a seinban tree (flame of the forest) in memory of her second love in life, plants.

Thank you for the part you played in making her life rich and full. We know you will miss her as much as we do.

Apologies for the lack of news on my part - we experienced some unforeseen setbacks but we are now back on track! We were disappointed that it has not been possible to build the playroom Yangon Children's Hospital but we are delighted to tell you that we have secured a room at the Yankin Children's Hospital instead. The hospital is also in Yangon and is where our cousin now works as a paediatric surgeon. Works are now underway!!

Here are some photos of the room. I have asked for more photos of the works in progress so you can see the playroom taking shape.

27th December was the anniversary of mum's passing and Su and her family went back to Burma to commemorate the date with our extended family. They donated food parcels to 300 patients of Yangon Children's Hospital and their families. Apparently mum often used to do donations like that when she was home, which we didn't know! Thanks so much to our wonderful cousins for arranging it.

Thanks also to all of you for helping us to make the playroom a reality. I'm really pleased to be able to give you some news finally and look forward to sending more photos of the works underway.

Good news everyone, the hospital has identified a room for us! It's a lot bigger than we'd hoped for, we're delighted! As soon as I have some pictures I'll upload them so you can see. So excited that it's happening!

I'm going to update the fundraising page so that other people who don't know us can donate too. I'd really appreciate your help in sending it out to all your contacts. I'll send you a message once it's ready to be circulated.

Thanks again for all your support!

With love,

Donna & family xx

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Donations from Fiona Byers on behalf of the Stitch and Pitch group at Upper Norwood Library, Mrs V Lovell and Dr K Nyein.

Dr Sann Sann was a remarkable doctor with a heart of Gold and a big smile which she shared with every one that comes her way. Never expecting any one to do any thing for her but she was ready to do every thing for any one who is in need. A play room at Yangon Children Hospital is something she identified which could help young children while awaiting their operation in the dreaded heat and uncertain outcome which they don't really understand. She thinks of holistic care for those children in need. Let us make her dream a reality with this project.

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Hi all,Apologies for the lack of news on my part - we experienced some unforeseen setbacks but we are now back on track! We were disappointed that it has not been possible to build the playroom Yangon Children's Hospital but we are delighted to tell …

Good news everyone, the hospital has identified a room for us! It's a lot bigger than we'd hoped for, we're delighted! As soon as I have some pictures I'll upload them so you can see. So excited that it's happening!I'm going to update the fundraising…

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